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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,275.02, 7,916.43 and 2,501.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,275.02, 7,916.43 and 2,501.71 is: 3,754.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,275.02 : 7,916.43 = 2,501.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,275.02/7,916.43 = 2,501.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,275.02x = 7,916.43 × 2,501.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,275.02x = 19,804,612.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,804,612.10/5,275.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,754.41

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